Ileana’s heart broke as Rex suddenly collapsed in front of her.
The eyes that had watched over her with love and loyalty for years were fading.
Her father, Mihai, knelt beside her.
— Sweetheart, we should take him to the vet, — he said gently. But Ileana already knew.
— He waited, — she whispered, voice shaking. — He waited to see me in my wedding dress.
Constantin, the groom, rushed down the church steps. Despite his suit, he knelt beside them.
— What’s happening? — he asked.
— He’s saying goodbye, — Ileana said, tears falling.
Without a word, Constantin took her hand and stroked Rex gently.
The guests stood in silence, moved. Then, with one final effort, Rex stood, walked to Constantin, and licked his hand — his approval. He returned to Ileana, lay beside her… and passed away.
Tears flowed freely.
No one expected the wedding day to include a farewell.
Then, a white dove descended, glowing softly. It landed on Ileana’s shoulder, looking at her with eyes that felt just like Rex’s.
— This is a sign, — her mother, Elena, whispered.
The dove circled the church once, then disappeared into the sky.
The wedding continued, now a tribute to love in all its forms — between two people, and between a girl and her faithful companion.
Father Adrián spoke of Rex in his blessing, and when the vows were spoken, everyone felt Rex’s spirit there — still watching, still loving.
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